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REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED for SBIR/STTR Grant Preparation Coaching Program and How to Win SBIR/STTR Grants Seminars
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED for SBIR/STTR Grant Preparation Coaching Program and How to Win SBIR/STTR Grants Seminars
GRANTSKathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.November 30, 2019Liftoff, Grants, Events, Seminar, FAST, SBIR
GOLDFINCH SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND ANALYTICS LLC WINS AWARDS FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
GOLDFINCH SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND ANALYTICS LLC WINS AWARDS FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Kathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.November 11, 2019
Congressman David Price Hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Town Hall at First Flight
Congressman David Price Hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Town Hall at First Flight
Kathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.November 11, 2019
Leadership Transition and New Beginnings
Leadership Transition and New Beginnings

First Flight Venture Center President Andy Schwab will be leaving at the end of 2019.

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Kathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.November 8, 2019Leadership
First Flight Venture Center & Eva Garland Consulting Win Growth Accelerator Fund Awards to Support Entrepreneurs
First Flight Venture Center & Eva Garland Consulting Win Growth Accelerator Fund Awards to Support Entrepreneurs
GRANTSKathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.October 31, 2019SBA, SBIR, GAF, Eva Garland
Congressman David Price Hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Town Hall
Congressman David Price Hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Town Hall
Kathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.October 28, 2019
Congratulations to Cell Microsystems - Our newest First Flight Graduates!
Congratulations to Cell Microsystems - Our newest First Flight Graduates!
Kathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.October 5, 2019Graduates
First Flight wins the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program for second year!
First Flight wins the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program for second year!
GRANTSKathryn MacKinnon, Ph.D.October 1, 2019First FlightFAST, SBIR, GRANTS
Quadridox partners with Duke University on $5.83 million Department of Homeland Security grant to reinvent airport screening
Quadridox partners with Duke University on $5.83 million Department of Homeland Security grant to reinvent airport screening
Krista CoveyJune 11, 2019
First Flight Sponsorship Opportunities: Engage with our members and support our mission
First Flight Sponsorship Opportunities: Engage with our members and support our mission
Krista CoveyJune 10, 2019
GreenLight Biosciences: Raises $50 million in funding in 2019
GreenLight Biosciences: Raises $50 million in funding in 2019
Krista CoveyJune 10, 2019
Dignify Therapeutics Receives Prestigious NIH CREATE Bio Award for Bladder and Bowel Therapy
Dignify Therapeutics Receives Prestigious NIH CREATE Bio Award for Bladder and Bowel Therapy
Krista CoveyJune 10, 2019
NC startups receive SBIR/STTR grant-writing support through FAST program
NC startups receive SBIR/STTR grant-writing support through FAST program
Krista CoveyJune 9, 2019
Dignify Therapeutics Announces the Issuance of US Patent No. 10,086,034 for treatment of voiding dysfunction
Dignify Therapeutics Announces the Issuance of US Patent No. 10,086,034 for treatment of voiding dysfunction
Krista CoveyJanuary 9, 2019
First Flight  chosen for federal initiative to combat health security threats
First Flight chosen for federal initiative to combat health security threats
Krista CoveyJanuary 9, 2019
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